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A patient has been diagnosed with COPD.
What are two conditions that can lead to this disease?Choose 2 answers

Lung abscess

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary emphysema

Histoplasmosis

Chronic asthma

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,E

A. Lung abscess:

A lung abscess is a localized pus collection from infection, not a cause of COPD.

B. Pneumothorax:

Pneumothorax is air in the pleural space, causing lung collapse, but it is not a cause of COPD.

C. Pulmonary emphysema:

Emphysema is a destruction of alveolar walls and a main component of COPD.

D. Histoplasmosis:

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection; while it can cause chronic lung problems, it is not a classic cause of COPD.

E. Chronic asthma:

Chronic, poorly controlled asthma can lead to airway remodeling, contributing to COPD development.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease):

GERD causes heartburn and regurgitation, not RLQ pain or diarrhea.

B. Crohn disease:

Crohn's disease (regional enteritis) causes chronic inflammation that can affect any part of the GI tract, often terminal ileum (RLQ pain), with diarrhea and weight loss.

C. Peptic ulcers:

Peptic ulcers cause epigastric pain, typically related to meals, not chronic RLQ pain or diarrhea.

D. Pancreatitis:

Pancreatitis causes epigastric pain radiating to the back, not right lower quadrant pain or chronic diarrhea.

A. Bladder B. Testicular C. Prostatic D. Urethral

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Bladder cancer:

Bladder cancer is treated through surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, but not by "chemical castration."

B. Testicular cancer:

While testicular cancer may involve treatments that affect hormones, chemical castration is typically not a treatment for testicular cancer.

C. Prostatic cancer:

Prostatic cancer (prostate cancer) is often treated with chemical castration (using medications such as LHRH agonists or anti-androgens) to reduce testosterone levels and slow tumor growth.

D. Urethral cancer:

Urethral cancer is rare and treated with surgery or chemotherapy, not chemical castration.

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What are two conditions that can lead to this disease?Choose 2 answers